Summary - COLLEGE COTTAGE THE COLLEGE MARSH GIBBON BICESTER OX27 0HW
3 bed 1 bath Detached
Character home with extension potential in a peaceful village setting.
Three good-size bedrooms with original wood floors and character features.
Approved two-storey extension (ref: 24/00457/APP) — construction required to realise space.
Open-plan kitchen/breakfast room with solid wood units and terracotta floors.
Cosy sitting room with exposed beams and wood-burning stove.
Single family bathroom only — limited for larger households.
Front garden, paved terrace and private off-street parking behind gated entrance.
Decent plot in peaceful village setting; fields nearby for walks and dogs.
Freehold, fast broadband, very low local crime and good primary school nearby.
Tucked away on a private lane in Marsh Gibbon, this 200‑year‑old red brick cottage blends period character with practical family living. Exposed beams, wood floors and a brick fireplace create a cosy sitting room, while the open-plan kitchen/breakfast room provides a sociable hub with solid wood units and terracotta tiles. The paved terrace and well-planted front garden offer an attractive outdoor space for children and dogs, with fields nearby for walks.
The house currently offers three good-size bedrooms and one family bathroom, making it a comfortable home for a small family or couple. A utility room adds useful laundry and storage space, and off-street parking behind private gates is a valuable village convenience. Broadband speeds are fast and the area has very low crime, helping practical day-to-day living.
A key value driver is approved planning permission for a two‑storey extension (ref: 24/00457/APP), allowing substantial enlargement and potential reconfiguration. Buyers should factor the cost, time and disruption of building works into their plans; the consent is in place but construction is required. The property is freehold and sits on a decent plot, offering scope to create more living space or improve layouts to suit modern family needs.
Marsh Gibbon is a thriving village with a Good primary school, post office, pub and community amenities within walking distance. Bicester, Aylesbury and Oxford are within easy reach, and Bicester rail links provide a direct route into London. This cottage will particularly suit buyers seeking character, calm village life and the chance to add value through sympathetic extension or refurbishment.
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